surveys
How much are you planing to spend on holiday tips this season? Park Slope Parents [http://www.parkslopeparents.com/] just released their 2013 survey [http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/holidaytips2013] to get a Brooklyn average for tips to people like supers, doormen, babysitters, dog walkers, and more. The survey is
the grinch
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. Photo of Freddy’s holiday projections [/blog/art-music/follow-the-light-freddys-introduces-new-outdoor-projections] by maudia617 [http://instagram.com/p/hcOMgsLSb0/]. Have you snapped any neighborhood holiday photos? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on
afternoon snack
You know that late afternoon snack attack that you know you shouldn’t feed because it’s so close to dinner, but temptation is too much because you’re work weary and easily influenced? That’s where we were around 4pm when we walked passed Leske’s Bakery [http://www.
holiday tips survey
How much are you planing to spend on holiday tips this season? Park Slope Parents [http://www.parkslopeparents.com/] just released their 2013 survey [http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/holidaytips2013] to get a Brooklyn average for tips to people like supers, doormen, babysitters, dog walkers, and more. The survey is
photography
Ready to show a little local love to one of our neighborhood artists? A new exhibition from South Slope’s Tamara Staples [/blog/news/south-slopes-tamara-staples-introduces-the-magnificent-chicken] called The Magnificent Chicken, based on her book by the same name [http://prettychicken.com/The-Magnificent-Chicken], opens at Powerhouse on 8th [http://powerhouseon8th.com/events/
72nd precinct
The 72nd Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_072.shtml], which covers some of our area, sent out an alert yesterday warning neighbors of a telephone scam involving Green Dot MoneyPak Cards [https://www.moneypak.com/Home.aspx]. According to the 72nd: > The victims are
christmas in the slope
How cool is this??!! Photo by Tom Prendergast. Have you snapped any neighborhood holiday photos? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@bklyner.com and we’ll post them
fire safety
Christmas decorations are shining across the Slope, and whether you’re a fresh tree newbie or an old pro, it’s never a bad idea to review some fire safety tips [http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/safety/fire_safety_education/2010_02/winter_and_holiday_fire_safety_english.
moneypak card
The 72nd Precinct [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_072.shtml] sent out an alert Tuesday, warning neighbors of a telephone scam involving Green Dot MoneyPak Cards [https://www.moneypak.com/Home.aspx]. According to the 72nd: The victims are contacted by a caller who states that
juguemos a cantar
Are you dreaming of a date night, but don’t want to break the bank on a sitter during the holiday season? Juguemos a Cantar [http://www.juguemos.org/] (463 6th Avenue at 10th Street) has a deal for you. Parents Night Out [http://www.juguemos.org/events.html] is
collection sites
Collection sites for the Park Slope Civic Council [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/] Toys for Tots drive have started popping up around the neighborhood. Here’s a quick rundown of where you can drop off new and unwrapped toys or books in South Slope: • Councilman Brad Lander’s Office [http://bradlander.com/
authentic talent and literary management
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to forget that those in the Philippines are still suffering in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Thankfully, we’ve got another local way to show our support. Greenwood Park [https://www.facebook.com/greenwoodparkbk] (555 7th Avenue at 19th Street)